Baseball Recap: Make It Eight in a Row for Hayden

By Team Reports Apr 15, 2026, 3:46pm

Baseball Recap: Hayden Lobos vs. Phoenix Christian Cougars

Lobos

Previous Games

04/10/26 vs Phoenix Christian3-2
04/08/26 @ Superior6-0
04/03/26 @ Ray4-3
04/02/26 vs Morenci10-4
03/31/26 vs Superior4-3
+ 3 more games

Hayden waltzed into their game on Friday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Phoenix Christian Cougars.

Darren Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Kino Lorona was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Hayden's win bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Phoenix Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-7.

Hayden wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 5-3 defeat against San Tan Charter on the 11th. As for Phoenix Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 13-0 victory against Bagdad on the 11th.

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